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Celexa Birth Defects

Celexa birth defects may be grounds for a lawsuit

Celexa is an antidepressant drug in the SSRI (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor) family. SSRIs are used to treat anxiety, depression, and a number of other psychological issues. Unfortunately, these types of drugs have also been linked to a risk of certain serious birth defects, including congenital heart defects, as well as skull and abdominal defects. Pregnant women who were not informed of the potential for these risks may have grounds for legal action.

If you delivered a child with Celexa birth defects after taking the drug during pregnancy, contact our attorneys today. We will review your case at no cost or obligation to you and determine if you are eligible to file a Celexa birth defect lawsuit.

Celexa Birth Defect Lawsuits

The FDA has named Celexa a “Category C” drug, meaning it poses potential harm to a fetus, though sufficient human testing has not been conducted. However, in animal testing, SSRIs like Celexa had negative effects on fetuses. Still, the potential benefits of Category C drugs, like Celexa, may warrant use of the medication in pregnant women, despite potential risks. 

Celexa Birth Defects

SSRIs like Celexa have been linked to serious birth defects, including:

• Spina bifida
• Club foot
• Heart defects
  • Tetralogy of fallot
  • Hypoplastic left heart syndrome
  • Holes in the heart (atrial and ventricular septal defects)
  • Transposition of the great arteries
• Persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (PPHN)

Mothers who have delivered children with any birth defects and took Celexa while pregnant may have legal recourse under product liability laws. Our Celexa attorneys have the background and experience needed to handle claims from women who reportedly delivered children with Celexa side effects. If your child was born with Celexa birth defects, or any SSRI birth defects, contact us today. We offer free, no-obligation consultations to all potential clients and remain dedicated to fighting for the rights of women who delivered children with birth defects after taking SSRIs during pregnancy.